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Hope for Justice Site Membership

Published 5 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Lynne Potter

CategoriesModern slavery training Training plans

On this project they have undergone four online sessions with external organisation Hope for Justice speaking to their team and contractor supervisors about raising awareness of Modern Slavery with specific reference to the construction industry. They had attendance of around 80 people from site, and was followed up by multi-lingual posters and hand outs to share across site. Since these...

Special Projects Team of Early Career Young Professionals

Published 16 June 2021 | No comments
Written by Meena Bhogal

CategoriesWorkforce development plans

On this site a special projects team was set up, ‘Vision 2021’ which includes apprentices, graduates and young professionals from a range of disciplines across the project, mentored by a senior health and safety manager. The team assists the senior leadership team (SLT) in addressing specific challenges across the project, with the benefit of fresh eyes and approaches. The Vision...

Electronic Riser Safety Management

Published 20 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Tilly Warner

CategoriesControls and expected behaviours

To avoid key management issues previously faced, regarding non-return and loss of keys, the contractor has developed a riser booking solution which combines existing Datascope products to create a fully integrated system. The Datascope products being consolidated include: Permit system – enables the electronic submittal of permits and denies access from site unless the permit is signed off by a...

WINT Water Intelligence System

Published 5 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Helen Fake

CategoriesSpecialist input Water saving measures

During the Finsbury Tower construction process, the construction team implemented a WINT water intelligence system. WINT detects and stops leaks at the source using Artificial Intelligence. It alerts you when water is leaking and can automatically shuts off water flow. Intelligent real-time monitoring identifies sources of leaks and waste, reducing water consumption and preventing damage. As water is an increasingly...

Construction Careers Education from Home

Published 5 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Laura Hampson

CategoriesCommunity engagement Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries

The project team created an activity book for early years primary school children. The book included colouring, learning and reading activities pitched at ages 4-6 years old. The purpose was to help children learn and provide parents with an easy activity whilst children are off school during the pandemic. The book can be used for other purposes such as giveaways...

COMET Root Cause Analysis Toolkit

Published 5 May 2021 | No comments
Written by Andrew Kinsey

CategoriesControls and expected behaviours Inspection and assurance

Investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses is essential if lessons are to be learned. Understanding root causes and associated human factors is important to prevent recurrence but is not always done or done well. COMET from STC Insiso is a product developed by professional investigators with major accident experience in the oil and gas sector which this contractor is...

HVO Green D+ Fuel Trials

Published 26 April 2021 | No comments
Written by Lynne Potter

CategoriesEnergy efficient plant and equipment

This contractor is using HVO Green D+ as an alternative fuel type made from Hydro Treated Vegetable Oil to replace white diesel. The fuel reduces emissions, NOx and particulate matter, greatly improving air quality. The contractor are currently using the HVO fuel in their welfare van and the site road sweeper. Going forward they will be suppling two forklifts for...

Powertrack Low Level Modular System

Published 16 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Simon Park

CategoriesAdequate lighting

On this project they have strived to find new products and ways to ensure that they increase safety, efficiency, sustainability and cost effectiveness. One product they have found is Powertrack, which is a low-level modular system which distributes lighting and power across construction sites, its made up of eleven profiles that can be moved and modified in minutes. They estimated...

Peregrine Falcon Guidance Note for Operatives

Published 16 March 2021 | One comment
Written by Tezeta Shimelis

CategoriesEducation Identification of flora, fauna and natural resources Protect the local environment

Peregrines Falcon birds have been given the highest possible legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Traditionally found on sea cliffs and upland crags, peregrine falcons are increasingly spotted in town centres. To prevent injury to Peregrine Falcons, the contractor delivered a Peregrine Falcon guidance note as a form of Dos and Don’ts. Do’s If you come across...

Offering Meeting Space to Local Charities

Published 16 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Laura Hampson

CategoriesSupport for local charities

The project team have an office close to the construction site. The office is in a serviced office, shared with other commercial tenants and also includes a roof terrace. The building has several meetings rooms which are not constantly in use, and so the team has offered the spaces to be used by charities or community groups. The offer was...

Earth Friendly Concrete

Published 8 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Patrick Smith

CategoriesCarbon reduction

Earth Friendly Concrete (EFC) is traditional concrete that doesn’t use ordinary Portland cement (OPC). EFC uses a geopolymer binder system made from the chemical activation of two industrial waste byproducts – blast furnace slag and fly ash. This alternative binder can reduce the carbon emissions associated with OPC by up to 90%. The engineering and construction properties of EFC are...

Creating Extra High Fencing to Secure the Public Highway

Published 8 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Morane Senyarich

CategoriesPedestrian safety

On this project there was a requirement to create a temporary interface to enable a hoarding section to be removed without having to close off the road. The barrier needed to be sufficiently high to prevent debris falling into the public highway. The idea of affixing Herras fencing panels to Jersey barriers was quickly put into practise by one of...

Coronavirus Weekly Testing for all Site Operatives

Published 1 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Donald Cooke

CategoriesControls and expected behaviours

On this project they have set up weekly coronavirus Lateral flow testing for the entire project which is complete for the entire site of 450 people within 2 hours. The logistics, timing and management of the entire procedure is set up and managed by the contractor, with the actual test itself being carried out by an external provider using medically trained...

Net Zero Carbon Challenge

Published 1 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Katerina Papavasileiou

CategoriesCarbon reduction Education Induction and training Involvement Local groups

The Net Zero Hackney Challenge was a programme, developed by the project team aiming to educate young people about net zero carbon and provide opportunities to the younger generation to enter the construction industry. This programme contributed to the efforts to improve social mobility in the borough by creating opportunities for further training, placements, work experience and mentoring. The net...

Recycled and Reusable Plastic Pallets

Published 1 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Charlotte Wigg

CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics

A continual issue found on construction sites, from both an environmental and health and safety focus, is the use of traditional timber pallets for material delivery. These usually have a very limited lifespan, and after one delivery can very rarely be used as is again, requiring further manufacture to make them fit for use. Fire loading is also a common...

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